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Wind industry calls for Europe-wide ban on landfilling turbine blades

Wind industry calls for Europe-wide ban on landfilling turbine blades
06/16/2021

Today WindEurope called for a Europe-wide landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025. Europe’s wind industry actively commits to re-use, recycle, or recover 100% of decommissioned blades. This comes after several industry-leading companies announced ambitious plans for blade recycling and recovery. A landfill ban would further accelerate the development of sustainable recycling technologies for composite materials.

Romania launches Code of Good Practice to support further wind energy build-out

Romania launches Code of Good Practice to support further wind energy build-out
06/11/2021

On 26 May the Romanian Wind Energy Association launched a Code of Good Practice for Renewable Energy in Romania. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the launch event alongside Romania’s Energy State Secretary, George Niculescu, the Energy and Competition Regulators, the TSO and the Chair of the Energy Committee of the Romanian Parliament.

Wind-based electrification will drive Europe to net zero

Wind-based electrification will drive Europe to net zero
06/09/2021

Electrification is the most cost-effective way to decarbonise Europe’s economy according to a report from ETIPWind and WindEurope out today. Wind energy will lead the process: the EU sees it being half of Europe’s electricity by 2050. With the right investments in grids and technology, the combined rate of direct and indirect electrification will be 75% of Europe’s energy demand. And with further cost reductions in wind energy, a net-zero energy system will cost no more than our energy system costs today.

Proposed new Spanish measure against wind farms is plain wrong

Proposed new Spanish measure against wind farms is plain wrong
06/03/2021

The Spanish Government yesterday presented a new measure that, if approved, would impact the revenue of certain wind farms, which according to the Government, unduly benefit from rising carbon prices.

Upscaling Europe’s port infrastructure critical for offshore wind development

Upscaling Europe’s port infrastructure critical for offshore wind development
05/28/2021

Ports are key to offshore wind development. To deliver the offshore wind expansion set out in the EU’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, Europe’s ports must expand and add new infrastructure. In a new report, WindEurope estimates that €6.5bn of investment in port infrastructure will be needed by 2030. The European Commission should develop a Ports Strategy and recognise the societal and ecological value of ports.

More research into innovative materials and recycling key to delivering 2050 climate neutrality with wind

More research into innovative materials and recycling key to delivering 2050 climate neutrality with wind
05/25/2021

On 4 May, the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Wind Energy (ETIPWind) with the support of WindEurope gathered cross-sectoral experts – from the wind energy sector, composite, copper, cement, rare earth industries and the European Commission – to tackle the development of new materials used in wind turbines and turbine recycling.

European Commission approves new German renewables law but sets unhelpful precedent by allowing short-term cuts in auction volumes

European Commission approves new German renewables law but sets unhelpful precedent by allowing short-term cuts in auction volumes
05/10/2021

Last week the European Commission approved the latest amendments to the German Renewable Energy Act. This means Germany can now publish the results of its last onshore wind auction, and work on the relevant wind farms can start. But the Commission have set an unhelpful precedent by approving a new mechanism in the Act which allows the German energy regulator to arbitrarily reduce auction volumes if they’re worried an auction may be undersubscribed.

Latvia has a lot of wind energy potential – it’s time to start using it

Latvia has a lot of wind energy potential – it’s time to start using it
05/04/2021

On 29 April WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at “WindWorks. Powering Latvia’s energy future” organised by the Latvian Wind Energy Association (LWEA), the Danish Embassy in Latvia and business technology platform BiSMART. Other speakers included the President of Latvia Egils Levits, EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, Danish Energy Minister Dan Jørgensen and Latvian Minister for Economics J?nis Vitenbergs.

Money pouring into wind energy despite COVID, but are there enough projects out there?

Money pouring into wind energy despite COVID, but are there enough projects out there?
04/14/2021

Europe invested €43bn in new wind farms in 2020, the second highest annual amount on record. The investments cover 20 GW of new capacity that will be built in the coming years, 13 GW of it in the EU. But this is much less than what Europe needs to deliver its 2030 climate and energy goals. The EU needs to build 27 GW of new wind energy a year to deliver its new 55% emission reduction target. The main problem is the slow rate of permitting of new wind farms. The money’s out there, but not enough new projects are coming through.

Large Purchase Power Agreements show European industry wants renewables

Large Purchase Power Agreements show European industry wants renewables

04/07/2021

Daimler and Statkraft have signed a renewable Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) to use wind and solar energy to power Mercedes factories, 24/7.

Improving data exchange between wind farms and the power system is central to a cost-effective energy transition

Improving data exchange between wind farms and the power system is central to a cost-effective energy transition
03/30/2021

With increasing shares of distributed energy, seamless data exchange between power generation assets and grid operators is central to a cost effective management of the energy system. Clear guidance at EU level and consistent implementation at national level can reduce system operation costs. And they can make the EU power system more secure and reliable. In a new paper WindEurope recommends establishing a formal collaboration at EU level to address the technical challenges and ensure that countries are implementing efficient practices.

Six measures for more onshore wind in Germany

Six measures for more onshore wind in Germany
03/19/2021

Germany’s new Renewable Energy Law (EEG2021) fails to address the two biggest challenges facing onshore wind development in Germany: permitting and repowering. Together with the German wind energy associations, WindEurope has outlined six measures Germany could and should take now to improve things.

Innovations in floating wind technologies key to futher cost reductions

Innovations in floating wind technologies key to futher cost reductions
03/16/2021

Floating offshore wind is maturing and has performed significant cost reductions over the past years. The technology allows Europe to unlock its full offshore wind potential and enables more countries to benefit from offshore wind in reaching their green transition objectives. Research and innovation remain key to the future competitiveness of floating offshore wind: the wind industry is for example working on new improvements to mooring and anchoring technologies.

Are the offshore winds of change coming to the Black Sea too ?

Are the offshore winds of change coming to the Black Sea too ?
03/02/2021

The publication of the European Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy last November 2020 has been followed by a number of new Government commitments for the development of offshore wind, including Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Greece and Spain. The EU Strategy envisages offshore wind development in all European Seas and promises the creation of regional cooperation groups in all sea-basins.

Wind is not growing fast enough for EU economy to go climate-neutral

Wind is not growing fast enough for EU economy to go climate-neutral
02/26/2021

Europe installed 14.7 GW of new wind energy in 2020. 80% of this was onshore wind. Europe now has 220 GW of total wind energy capacity. But Europe is not building enough new wind to deliver the Green Deal and climate neutrality: the EU is set to build 15 GW per year over the next 5 years – it needs 27 GW per year to deliver the 55% emissions reductions by 2030. Permitting remains the main problem. Energy intensive industries aiming to decarbonise their activities are concerned.

Denmark to build energy island: cross-border “hybrid” offshore wind farms are on their way

Denmark to build energy island: cross-border “hybrid” offshore wind farms are on their way
02/23/2021

The Danish Parliament has voted in favour of the construction of an artificial energy island in the North Sea which will serve as an energy hub for offshore wind. The plan is that the island will be connected to multiple countries’ electricity networks. When fully connected, it will help transmit up to 10 GW of offshore wind.

EU needs a proactive renewables industrial strategy to reach its climate goals

EU needs a proactive renewables industrial strategy to reach its climate goals
02/16/2021

On 1 February WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson participated in the kick-off meeting of the EU Industrial Forum. The Forum brings together all 27 EU Member States, the EU Commission and other stakeholders to consider how the EU can support its strategic industrial eco-systems.

Latest UK seabed leasing risks raising costs of offshore wind

Latest UK seabed leasing risks raising costs of offshore wind

02/09/2021

Yesterday the Crown Estate announced the results of its Round 4 seabed leasing for offshore wind in the UK.

Guarantees of Origin are key to a cost-effective energy transition

Guarantees of Origin are key to a cost-effective energy transition

02/02/2021

On 12 January, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the “ENR Enterprise” conference on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Guarantees of Origin (GOs) in France.

Onshore wind energy scores lowest ever price under new Spanish auction design

Onshore wind energy scores lowest ever price under new Spanish auction design
02/02/2021

Spain auctioned a total of 3 GW of renewable energy capacity in its January 2021 tender. The first tender under the new Spanish auction design resulted in the lowest ever prices for new wind energy in Europe. The lowest wind energy bid was awarded at a price of €20/MWh. The wind bids ranged from €20/MWh to €28.89/MWh.

Offshore wind is coming to Greece

Offshore wind is coming to Greece

01/25/2021

The Greek government is considering a new legislative framework for offshore wind in the country. Given the characteristics of Greek waters, it is likely it will mostly be floating offshore wind.

Record 15 GW of new wind turbines ordered in 2020

Record 15 GW of new wind turbines ordered in 2020

01/21/2021

Wind turbine orders went up by 74% in 2020, to a record number of 15 GW.

Germany: Latest Renewables Law will hold back expansion of onshore wind

Germany: Latest Renewables Law will hold back expansion of onshore wind
01/18/2021

Wind was 27% of German net electricity last year. And renewables in total were over 50%. But changes to the Renewables Law threaten to undermine the progress renewables are making – and in particular hold back the expansion of onshore wind which is central to Germany meeting its climate and energy goals.

Poland adopts historic Offshore Wind Act

Poland adopts historic Offshore Wind Act
01/14/2021

The Polish Parliament unanimously adopted Poland’s first Offshore Wind Act today paving the way for Poland to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea. The Act will enter into force on 1 February after it’s been signed by the President of Poland.

Global demand for corporate renewable electricity sourcing continues to grow despite COVID-19 pandemic

Global demand for corporate renewable electricity sourcing continues to grow despite COVID-19 pandemic
12/10/2020

Corporate renewable electricity sourcing in Europe has shown continuous growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating the resilience and potential of Europe’s renewable energy sector. In November 2020, the cumulative contracted volume of corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe reached the 11 GW mark, up from just 2.2 GW by the end of 2016 and with a record 3 GW contracted in 2020 alone.

WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman

WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
12/01/2020

WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Andreas Nauen, CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), as the association’s Chair for the next 18 months. Nauen will lead the association together with Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, who serves as Vice Chair.

What happens when wind turbines get old? New Industry Guidance Document for dismantling and decommissioning

What happens when wind turbines get old? New Industry Guidance Document for dismantling and decommissioning
11/24/2020

WindEurope’s End-of-Life Issues and Strategies Seminar (EoLIS 2020) explored what happens when wind turbines reach the end of their operational life. Industry experts discussed the latest trends and developments in repowering, lifetime extension, decommissioning and recycling. WindEurope presented a new Industry Guidance Document for the dismantling and decommissioning of onshore turbines.

Renewable Hydrogen Coalition will position Europe as world-leader on renewable hydrogen

Renewable Hydrogen Coalition will position Europe as world-leader on renewable hydrogen
11/24/2020

The new coalition will support and accelerate the uptake of renewable hydrogen solutions in Europe. A new study released at the launch shows that renewable hydrogen in Europe could grow at much faster rate than current strategies suggest.

Industry ready to deliver on EU’s plan for 25-fold increase in offshore wind

Industry ready to deliver on EU’s plan for 25-fold increase in offshore wind
11/23/2020

WindEurope welcomes the Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy presented by the European Commission today. The Strategy foresees 300 GW of offshore wind in the EU by 2050. Offshore wind is set to be the number one source of electricity Europe consumes by around 2040. The European wind industry is ready to deliver this. But beefing up offshore wind requires large-scale investment in ports, grids and the supply chain.

8 “to dos” for Governments to deliver the expansion of onshore wind needed for the Green Deal

8 “to dos” for Governments to deliver the expansion of onshore wind needed for the Green Deal
11/18/2020

Europe wants to be climate neutral by 2050. And onshore wind will play a central role in that. According to the European Commission‘s decarbonisation scenarios it will be a quarter of Europe’s electricity consumption by 2050. That requires a 4-fold increase in the volume of onshore wind capacity between now and then. The European wind industry today presents 8 policy recommendations for Governments on how to deliver that.

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